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June 14, 1927June 12, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927

NORWOOD, June 14-The largest turnout of the season Is expected at the special town meeting to be held tomorrow evening starting at 8 o’clock in Everett Hall to hear and … Continue reading Seeking More Funds For Norwood Memorial Building-This Day In Norwood History-June 14, 1927

Norwood Hospital 1926 Building (1929 postcard)
August 31, 1926August 30, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection-This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926

This Day in Norwood History- August 31, 1926-Norwood Hospital To Be Opened For Inspection

January 22, 1926December 28, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926

Founder of Leather Firm Ill Some Time Had Served in Many Town Offices and in Legislature F. O. Winslow NORWOOD, Jan 22— Francis O. Winslow, 81, one of the founders … Continue reading Frank 0. Winslow, Dead at 81-This Day In Norwood History-January 22, 1926

January 3, 1925December 28, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Mrs. Emma L. Shattuck’s Gift to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1925

TOWN ACCEPTS LAND FOR A PUBLIC PARK The town has voted to accept a gift from Mrs. Emma L. Shattuck of a large tract of land In the vicinity of … Continue reading Mrs. Emma L. Shattuck’s Gift to Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-January 3, 1925

The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a three-story wing at the right-rear of the library. (Photo courtesy Charlotte Canelli/Morrill Memorial Library. Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society)
July 25, 1923July 8, 2025 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923

NORWOOD LIBRARY GIVEN $50,000 The Plimpton Wing, a gift of Alice Morrill Plimpton (sister of Sara Bond Morrill and daughter of George H. Morrill) was built in 1928 as a … Continue reading Alice Morrill Plimpton Bequeathes $50,000 to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History- July 25, 1923

May 19, 1923May 12, 2026 georgenhs Schools, This Day In Norwood History

Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923

Norwood’s Planning Board Unveils an Ambitious Vision for a “Town Beautiful” In the spring of 1923, Norwood residents were invited to look toward the future with the release of the … Continue reading Planning Board Has Done Excellent Work-This Day In Norwood History-May 19, 1923

January 21, 1923June 14, 2026 georgenhs Planning Board

REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923

Published and Presented With the Compliments of George F. WillettChairman Town Planning Board1912 - 1923 Report of ARTHUR A. SHURTLEFF, Town Planner SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS :Zoning, by JOHN P. FOX, ConsultantCivic … Continue reading REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN 1923

December 15, 1920November 27, 2023 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920

The committee appointed to bring in recommendations for a suitable memorial for the soldiers and sailors of the World War reported at the special town meeting in Everett Hall last … Continue reading Norwood To Erect World War Veterans Memorial-This Day In Norwood History-December 15, 1920

January 18, 1915June 4, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History, Town Government

First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915

NORWOOD CASTS ITS BIGGEST VOTE All ‘'Charter Committee” Candidates Elected. Appropriations Put Over to Adjourned Town Meeting Feb 25. NORWOOD, Jan 18 — The first town election under the new … Continue reading First Election Under New Town Manager Government-This Day In Norwood History-January 18, 1915

March 3, 1910June 11, 2024 georgenhs F Holland Day, This Day In Norwood History

Lewis Day Passes Away-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1910

Norwood Man Was Formerly a Leather Merchant in Boston—Retired 12 Years Ago. Lewis Day (Colorized by the Norwood Historical Society) Lewis Day, one of the most respected citizens of Norwood, … Continue reading Lewis Day Passes Away-This Day In Norwood History-March 3, 1910

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